Events

January first is the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God and a Holy day of obligation. Mass times will be 5:30 p.m. on Dec 31 and 9 a.m. on Jan 1.

Good News People is a Catechism-based study of the virtues with a call to action. Each session incorporates Sacred Scripture, inspirational readings and reflections, Church teaching, and stories of faith. Participants explore the possibilities of a faithful commitment to be “good news to the poor". Click the event title to register.

The purpose of Alpha is to help bring people into a relationship with Jesus Christ by sharing the good news of the gospel. Alpha sessions include a meal, video, and open discussion. Participants meet for 11 weeks, with a day-long retreat between week 7 and 8. Alpha is open to all adults - invite a friend of any faith or no faith! Sundays, January 12 - April 5; 5-7 p.m. Retreat day: Saturday, March 7 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Click the event title to register. For more information, email sfaalpha@saintfrancischurch.org or call the Adult Faith Formation office at 515-440-1030.

Featuring Fr. Douglas Martis, Elements of the Catholic Mass is designed to help develop a greater understanding and better appreciation of the beauty of the Mass. Click the event title to register.

Good News People is a Catechism-based study of the virtues with a call to action. Each session incorporates Sacred Scripture, inspirational readings and reflections, Church teaching, and stories of faith. Participants explore the possibilities of a faithful commitment to be “good news to the poor". Click the event title to register.

The purpose of Alpha is to help bring people into a relationship with Jesus Christ by sharing the good news of the gospel. Alpha sessions include a meal, video, and open discussion. Participants meet for 11 weeks, with a day-long retreat between week 7 and 8. Alpha is open to all adults - invite a friend of any faith or no faith! Sundays, January 12 - April 5; 5-7 p.m. Retreat day: Saturday, March 7 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Click the event title to register. For more information, email sfaalpha@saintfrancischurch.org or call the Adult Faith Formation office at 515-440-1030.

The purpose of Alpha is to help bring people into a relationship with Jesus Christ by sharing the good news of the gospel. Alpha sessions include a meal, video, and open discussion. Participants meet for 11 weeks, with a day-long retreat between week 7 and 8. Alpha is open to all adults - invite a friend of any faith or no faith! Sundays, January 12 - April 5; 5-7 p.m. Retreat day: Saturday, March 7 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Click the event title to register. For more information, email sfaalpha@saintfrancischurch.org or call the Adult Faith Formation office at 515-440-1030.